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Year: 2025

Year: 2025

CAP URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION ON SOIL EROSION IN TELUK NIPAH

Lai Cheng July 15, 2025 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Kedah State Government, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), and the local authority to take immediate action to address the issue of soil erosion in Kampung Teluk Nipah, Kuala Muda district. CAP regrets that although the incident caused by hill clearing and land reclamation activities in the village has been ongoing for the past...
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WOOD OR PLASTIC: Which Cutting Board is Safer?

Soon Lian July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Most people assume plastic cutting boards are more hygienic than wood. But research tells a very different story. Microbiologists, including those at the University of Wisconsin, found that 99% of bacteria on a wooden cutting board die within just 3 minutes while bacteria on plastic not only survive but often multiply. The truth is, wood is not just safe. It is naturally antibacterial. Hardwoods...
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THE SILENT GUARDIANS OF OUR WORLD

Lai Cheng July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Trees play an irreplaceable role in the balance and beauty of our world. They are far more than just part of the landscape, they are life-givers, guardians of the environment, and silent witnesses to the passage of time. Trees purify the air we breathe, absorb carbon dioxide, and release the oxygen that sustains us. Their roots hold the earth together, preventing erosion and nourishing the soil....
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10 STEPS TO HAPPINESS

Lai Cheng July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Famous Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves”. Happiness comes from your own actions and you can create it every day. It is an active process, not just a passive state and taking action is a powerful way to change how you’re feeling. To be happy, engage in actions that foster well-being, such as connecting with others, taking care of your physical health,...
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Denmark Introduces Law to Protect Citizens from AI Deepfakes

Soon Lian July 11, 2025 0 Comments
Denmark is making history. In a bold step against the rising threat of AI deepfakes, the country is moving to give every citizen full copyright control over their face, voice, and body. Under the new law, anyone will have the legal right to demand takedowns of AI-generated replicas whether it’s a fake video, cloned voice, or digital impersonation. The legislation, backed across Denmark’s...
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Pathways to an Effective Plastics Treaty

Lai Cheng July 11, 2025 0 Comments
As INC-5.2 approaches, negotiators have several decisive choices to make that this briefing seeks to highlight: *  how to consolidate elements of a deal on the treaty that can unite a critical mass of countries; *  what elements of flexibility can be included without sacrificing effectiveness; *  how to ensure efficient annex amendments and the role of choice architecture; *  whether and how...
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PLANNING FOR PROFIT, NOT PEOPLE: The Quiet Violence Destroying Our Neighbourhoods

Lai Cheng July 10, 2025 0 Comments
by Dr Shahridan Faiez The scene is heartbreakingly familiar. A neighbourhood, planted and nurtured over two or three decades, begins to truly flourish. The trees once no taller than a toddler now stretch wide and strong, offering shade and songbirds. Children run freely between playgrounds and front porches. The Makcik selling nasi lemak at the street corner knows your name, the...
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How You Can Help to Build a Healthy Planet

Soon Lian July 10, 2025 0 Comments
The world is becoming less liveable due to climate change and the loss of nature. Every one of us can make choices to protect nature, tackle climate change, and take care of our planet. Climate action is a task for all of us. No one can do it all alone – but we can do it together. Small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference – think about your electricity use and your travel,...
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7 SPICES THAT CAN BE CHEWED FOR GOOD HEALTH

Lai Cheng July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Spices are known for their medicinal properties. They are packed with plant compounds that have powerful protective effects on the body, and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems. Their most common use, however, is in food. There are more than 100 common spices used in cooking around the world, and some have proven to be concentrated sources of antioxidants – substances...
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